THE BUZZ: Not only can video games be art, but they can also be the inspiration for art—and the yearly gaming-related art exhibit, Into The Pixel, has opened submissions for this year’s showing.

EGM’s TAKE: Since 2004, Into The Pixel has stood as “an exploration and celebration of the art of video games from around the world.” As with previous years, the exhibit—put together by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, and the Entertainment Software Association—is looking for gaming-related art submissions to be revealed and featured at E3 (running June 5th through 7th).

Entries will be selected by a panel of jurors, which this year is composed of the following jurists:

Eric L. Patterson got started via self-publishing game-related fanzines in junior high, and now has one goal in life: making sure EGM has as much coverage of niche Japanese games as can realistically be crammed in. Eric’s also active in the gaming community on a personal level, being an outspoken voice on topics such as equality in gaming and consumer rights. Stalk Eric on Twitter: @Eric_EGM. Meet the rest of the crew.